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SHAHEEN ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $18,000 FOR FIRE SAFETY IN EFFINGHAM
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen announced today that the Effingham Fire Department has been awarded $18,601 through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for operations and safety. "New Hampshire firefighters put their lives on the line every day to improve safety and save lives," said Shaheen. "We need to make sure these brave men and women have the resources they need to stay safe on the job so that they can continue to protec… Continue Reading
February 12, 2010
SHAHEEN, LYNCH ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $2.9 MILLION FOR UNH HEALTH CARE JOB TRAINING PROGRAM
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen and Governor John Lynch announced today that the University of New Hampshire (UNH) has been awarded $2,944,732 to develop a program that will train home- and community-based direct care workers, who provide hands-on care to elderly Americans as well as those with disabilities or chronic illnesses. The funding is part of the Health Care Sector and Other High Growth and Emerging Industries job training grant awards made available by the Americ… Continue Reading
February 11, 2010
SHAHEEN: HOLD ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE NOMINEE PUT WOMEN, CHILDREN OF AT RISK
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February 11, 2010
SHAHEEN FLOOR STATEMENT: HOLD ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE NOMINEE PUT WOMEN, CHILDREN OF AT RISK
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February 11, 2010
SHAHEEN ANNOUNCES $95,000 FOR FIRE SAFETY IN BELMONT
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February 11, 2010
SHAHEEN ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $37,000 FOR FIRE SAFETY IN WINDHAM
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February 04, 2010
SHAHEEN APPLAUDS NEW NATIONAL EXPORT INITIATIVE
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February 04, 2010
SHAHEEN, BIPARTISAN SENATORS CALL FOR STRONGER CLEAN AIR REGULATIONS
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February 02, 2010
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT OBAMA’S TRIP TO NASHUA
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February 01, 2010
SHAHEEN PRESENTS DERRY WWII VETERAN WITH MEDAL FOR SERVICE
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January 29, 2010
SHAHEEN POINTS TO ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF A CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen today visited the Mountain View Grand Resort in Whitefield where she discussed job creation and clean energy. Mountain View Grand Resort uses clean energy to meet all of it energy needs and has been certified a "100% Green Power Purchaser" by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). "Mountain View Grand Resort is a powerful symbol of the potential for America's clean energy economy," said Shaheen. "Energy efficiency saves money, allow… Continue Reading
January 27, 2010
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT OBAMA’S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
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January 27, 2010
SHAHEEN APPLAUDS APPOINTMENT OF EMPOWERED CIVILIAN COORDINATOR FOR AFGHANISTAN
(Washington, D.C.)-U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today applauded the appointment of Ambassador Mark Sedwill to serve as the NATO Senior Civilian Representative for Afghanistan. Sedwill, who previously served as British Ambassador to Afghanistan, will act as a civilian counterpart to the military commander, Gen. Stanley McChrystal. Earlier this month, Shaheen and Senator Bob Corker (R-TN) sent a letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urging the Obama Administration to press for… Continue Reading
January 26, 2010
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON FISCAL TASK FORCE LEGISLATION
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January 25, 2010
SHAHEEN HIGHLIGHTS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY THROUGH ENERGY EFFICIENCY, WEATHERIZATION
(Washington, D.C.)-U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen today discussed the positive impact of energy efficiency projects on job creation and economic growth at the home of Penny and Josh Young in Concord. The Youngs' home is being weatherized with funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and is one of hundreds of weatherization projects happening across New Hampshire. "The work being done here today is a powerful example of the impact that clean energy programs can have on our… Continue Reading
January 20, 2010
SHAHEEN APPLAUDS ADDITIONAL HOME HEATING ASSISTANCE
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January 19, 2010
SHAHEEN, CORKER CALL FOR GREATER COORDINATION OF CIVILIAN AID TO AFGHANISTAN
(Washington, D.C.)-U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Bob Corker (R-TN) are urging Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the Obama Administration to appoint an empowered civilian coordinator in Afghanistan to oversee and improve coordination of international assistance efforts so that progress in the region is closely monitored. "As we prepare to ramp up our military commitment and our security focus in the coming months, the civilian component of our strategy will be essenti… Continue Reading
January 08, 2010
SHAHEEN URGES PRESIDENT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL HOME HEATING ASSISTANCE
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January 08, 2010
SHAHEEN ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $2 MILLION IN TAX CREDITS FOR HUDSON CLEAN ENERGY MANUFACTURING COMPANY
(Washington, D.C.)-U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen today announced that Spire Semiconductor, LLC of Hudson has been awarded $2,044,500 in Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits to manufacture components that will be used by the nation's growing solar energy industry. The tax credits for Spire, and other manufacturers across the nation, were announced by President Obama today and are made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), which Shaheen supported. These t… Continue Reading
January 07, 2010
SHAHEEN NOMINEE APPOINTED TO USDA DAIRY INDUSTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(Washington, D.C.)-U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen today applauded the appointment of Debora Erb, a dairy farmer from Landaff, to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) new Dairy Industry Advisory Committee, which is tasked with advising Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the milk marketing order system and its impact on dairy farmers across New Hampshire and the nation. Shaheen nominated Erb for this post in November. "The federal milk marketing order system has left our dairy farmers in … Continue Reading